Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Go Back                 Case Posted on March 17, 2015 4:04 am Add to Favorites HaXeSy Reps: 100 No More Playground? Last week, all of the playgrounds at my school were removed from the school premises and we do not have any safe areas around the school for elementary students to play outside. What are some things students can do during recess other than "Just Dance?"                 Submit a Possible Solution Please read response(s) below (if any) before posting your solution.                 Solution 1 Posted April 2, 2015 4:20 pm Akeyla Peele Reps: 100 OH NO! This is a terrible epidemic. Recess and physical activity is brain based!They removed our playground as well (for learning modules and trailers). However, we still have a lower field to play on. I would suggest looking up some TDPE activities like on this site:https://www.pinterest.com/roberts0421/teacher-directed-pe/ Also, talk with your principal about having a PLAY BALL representative come your school and do activities with your students during recess. Votes: +17 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution zemyRy Reps: 210 This is an great solution, this shows the students that the teacher do care about their needs. Looking to outside resources is always a good way to problem solve.   Posted on: October 1, 2015 10:18 pm rybuZy Reps: 200 Being an advocate for play time is imperative.   Posted on: October 16, 2017 3:14 am Add a Comment                 Solution 2 Posted September 28, 2015 6:40 pm Autumn Carroll Reps: 202 This is very sad, students need outside playtime and they need to be able to run and express themselves. You can try to use P.E. type exercises, or you can try to use games. One of my favorites is Duck Duck Goose. This allows students to run around, but in a contained area. Also come up with more games that require children to be physically active. Votes: +5 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 3 Posted October 1, 2015 10:16 pm zemyRy Reps: 210 Most schools have some sort of field or track. I would organize a baseball or kickball game with the students, or have a walking club where the students can earn special rewards for walking laps in the school yard. Making sure that the student bring water and the proper shoes on these special activity days. Votes: +5 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 4 Posted October 4, 2015 2:05 am uZyvaP Reps: 204 This is not acceptable at all! Students must have an opportunity to get physical exercise for many reasons, including just being able to release energy and get exercise. I would certainly seek out alternative activities for the students, but I would also seek help from administration to see about getting the playgrounds restored. I would also seek help from the PTA to see about fundraising activities if necessary. We tend to complain about student behavior and ADHD-type disruptions, yet we take away opportunities for our students to 'let loose.' It's not fair to the students or the teachers! Votes: +3 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 5 Posted October 7, 2017 2:18 pm ereTuB Reps: 202 Go Noodle, Kagan brain breaks, a very active version of Simon Says. Votes: +2 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 6 Posted February 24, 2016 2:26 pm taMaSe Reps: 201 Try to integragte movement and physical activity into your lessons. For example, students will toss a beach ball with words written from the word wall to each other. They will be standing in a circle and they will have to define the word their right thumb lands on. I would also have students take a break in between transitions where they would do dances or exercises near their seats or in an open area of the classroom. Votes: +1 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 7 Posted October 4, 2015 12:23 am Holly Ebbert Reps: 225 This is a terrible problem. After spending many years in the military it is important to adapt, with that being said circuits are great to help students exercise and release energy. I would let my students design their own obstacle course that is quick to set up and have them complete the obstacle courses they make. This could be as simple as running in and out and around cones, jumping jack, or hopping. Students need to release built up energy in the classroom and you do not need a play ground for that. Another idea is kick ball. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution rybuZy Reps: 200 That obstacle course idea sounds fun!   Posted on: October 16, 2017 3:15 am Add a Comment                 Solution 8 Posted October 4, 2015 2:29 am aqaRus Reps: 102 If your school has a gymnasium there are multiple fun games they can play in there. If that is not an option you could play indoor games such as heads up 7up, or hangman. If possible turn this free time into a fun review about something simple. Such as silent speed ball answering easy math problems that they know or various content learned through out the year. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 9 Posted October 4, 2015 6:40 pm HaLyvy Reps: 100 I would try bringing recess into the classroom. Try playing silent speedball, or allowing the students to move their desks around and play four corners, or heads up seven up. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 10 Posted October 5, 2015 4:08 am Dawn Rogers Reps: 204 Come up with different game that allows them to move but that they are contained in one small area so they are not put in an unsafe situation. Another idea, which is a little more risky, is to get a WII and have it for the students to take turns playing the interactive games. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 11 Posted November 2, 2015 4:04 am yvesat Reps: 100 It is very unfortunate. If the students do not have anywhere they can play outside then I would come up with activities they can do in the classroom where they can still move around and get in some exercise. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 12 Posted July 8, 2016 3:43 am eHebah Reps: 210 Wow! This is awful. Truthfully whatever outdoor activity you do, they would love to do. Duck duck goose, egg race no matter what if the teacher is excited and involved so will the kids Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 13 Posted October 7, 2016 6:43 pm ybaHyp Reps: 200 I would have the students do GoNoodle. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 14 Posted October 2, 2017 3:02 pm aWyVys Reps: 202 I would integrate brain breaks throughout the day to give students breaks and times to get up and get active. As far as outside activities, teachers could easily bring a ball, jump ropes and other toys for the students to play with or organize whole group activities. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 15 Posted October 8, 2017 4:26 am DebaDy Reps: 100 In an ESOL class I am currently working in, we have recess every day after lunch and we never play on a playground. Instead the students play in an empty field or with other board games during this time. I think there are many different activities students can participate in during this time that do n require a playground, though this is disheartening. Students should be provided with a variety of free time opportunities during this time so they have some type of outlet during the academic day. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 16 Posted February 25, 2019 12:51 am tuSuXy Reps: 100 I think that students need a place to get there energy out. Students will feel trapped if they cannot move around and let loose. Try to create some fun time in the classroom. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 17 Posted October 13, 2019 9:00 pm eguQep Reps: 203 Bringing toys such as small balls, jump ropes, and frisbees would be great for students to use during outside of time. It could also be used to teach students different games to play with each other. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 18 Posted September 29, 2021 4:08 pm NyzaDy Reps: 101 I would ask administrators if there are any safe places on campus where you can take your students to get some exercise. If you are stuck in the classroom, another good idea would be to do yoga or maybe group exercises. I think that this is a tough issue though because playgrounds and recess time are so vital for students. Votes: +0 / -0 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution Add a Comment                 Solution 19 Posted September 28, 2015 10:56 pm WuGusa Reps: 100 This is very sad and the students need some outlet to have some creative play. The best advice that I could give is let the students have free time on the computer. Let the students play board games and maybe have some other interactive things that our within school policies so that you won't get in trouble. Votes: +0 / -9 This Solution Is Useful   This Solution Is Not Useful   Comments posted for this solution neHaGy Reps: 200 This is an great solution! i will definitely use this in my classroom.   Posted on: October 2, 2015 6:19 pm Add a Comment                 Submit a Possible Solution Please read response(s) below (if any) before posting your solution.